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M. Lipton is correct that there is an important place in development studies for interdisciplinary studies. ("Interdisciplinary Studies in Less Developed Countries," Journal of Development Studies, 1970, 7, 1, Oct, 5-18). He presents, however, only one aspect of the case, & by the illogical rejection of an argument which, although ambiguous, leads in the right direction, he misses an important additional argument for interdisciplinary studies. By denying the role of 'functional specialization' in less-developed countries (LDC), problems arise from the scarcity of resources, other than human labor & economic problems dealing with 'access' & 'security'. There are a number of arguments for interdisciplinary studies within the social sciences; the strongest is based on the prevalence in LDC's of multiplex patterns of interpersonal relationships, typically within a local context, which often invalidate traditional assumptions about the objectives of the actors in certain situations. There is a strong case for interdisciplinary studies embracing the social sciences & the earth & medical sciences. It is unlikely that interdisciplinary studies will lead to the emergence of a new pattern of nearly independent single discipline studies. Modified HA.

Narratives of Risk: Interdisciplinary Studies is the result of an international project involving authors from institutions of higher education in Denmark, Greece, Malta and Norway. Twenty-one contributions, partly in German and partly in English, discuss stories of risk circulating within different fields of research: linguistics, translation studies, comparative literature, rhetoric, education, theology, psychology, sociology and political science. The concept of risk is multi-faceted. As these articles illustrate, stories can be about risk, but they can also be risky in themselves. For example, a technical manual can help people avoid dangerous situations; however, a faulty translation can lead to injury or even death. Likewise, a novel for young adults can persuade them to avoid risky behavior, while another may actually encourage them to take chances.Narrative des Risikos. Interdisziplinäre Beiträge ist das Ergebnis einer Kooperation von Wissenschaftlern aus Dänemark, Griechenland, Malta und Norwegen. Der Band thematisiert Erzählungen über Risiken, aber auch Erzählungen, die ein Risiko in sich bergen. Beispielsweise können Gebrauchsanleitungen und ihre Übersetzung eine Hilfe für die Benutzer von technischen Geräten, aber auch eine Bedrohung für Leben und Gesundheit sein. Ebenso können Jugendromane vor riskantem Verhalten warnen, aber auch dazu verleiten. Die in diesem Band versammelten Beiträge, teils in englischer, teils in deutscher Sprache, entstammen verschiedenen Fachgebieten wie Literaturwissenschaft, Linguistik, Rhetorik, Erziehungswissenschaft, Theologie, Psychologie, Soziologie und Politikwissenschaft.

Academic skills are the tools that enable you to gain, develop and critically discuss new knowledge during and after your Bachelor's and Master's programme. This handbook offers practical instructions, tips, and tricks that help undergraduate students to develop the skills needed for an interdisciplinary curriculum. The book focuses on the following elements: How to study effectively, reading scientific literature, collecting and assessing literature for your research, argumentation, academic writing, presentation skills, scientific interviews, debating, reflection, critical thinking